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SUMMARY:CCGA Resources May Distribution
DESCRIPTION:This is the May Distribution which includes vegetables\, summer annual and seeds. There will also be some cannas\, delphiniums\, dahlias and hanging baskets for modest prices. \nThis is for community gardens only. \nWhere: Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N. Sacramento Blvd \nTime: 9:30am \nRegister: RSVP the name and address of your community garden to: mamiegray2012@gmail.com \nCost: $10 registration donation (remit at check-in\, cash only) \n  \nCCGA May Distribution Flyer 2023
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-resources-may-distribution/
LOCATION:Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT)\, 445 N Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
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SUMMARY:June CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) \n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery \n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/june-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230614T015014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T015828Z
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SUMMARY:Resources June Perennial Distribution
DESCRIPTION:This is the June distribution which includes a variety of perennials from Elite Growers. \nThis is for community gardens only. \nWhere: New Horizons Garden 401 S. Central Park \nTime: 10am \nRegister: RSVP the name and address of your community garden by June 22 to: mamiegray2012@gmail.com \nCost: $10 registration donation (remit at check-in\, cash only). \n  \nCCGA June Perennial Distribution Flye
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/resources-june-perennial-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230508T213537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T213537Z
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SUMMARY:CEGA 2023 Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards (CEGA)\, Chicago’s only citywide gardening awards program\, is now accepting entries for its 7th year of honoring city gardeners. Once again\, CEGA judges will visit all kinds of Chicago gardens\, this year with an increased emphasis on sustainability and earth-friendly practices. \nCEGA is open to Chicago residents. Only one entry per garden will be accepted. \nEntry deadline: May 1 through June 30 \nCost: Free \nCategories: Residential\, parkways\, containers\, schools\, community garden\, other organizations (businesses\, churches\, fire departments\, etc.)\, urban farms and more \nSchedule: Judging begins in July\, winners notified late summer\, awards on September 24 at Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery on Chicago’s South Side \nTo enter online: https://chicagogardeningawards.org/entry-form/ \nWebsite: chicagogardeningawards.org \nQuestions: Send an email to chicagogardeningawards@gmailcom.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cega-2023-entry-deadline/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Excellance In Gardening":MAILTO:smarkgraf@greenmarkpr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230425T201744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T201744Z
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SUMMARY:Edgewater Glen Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:50th Anniversary Garden Walk in the easily walkable route of the 1400 & 1500 blocks of Edgewater Glen in Chicago’s far north side. All of the gardens are beautiful and many of them are also ‘Poison Free’ where no pesticides or herbicides have been used.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/edgewater-glen-garden-walk-4/
LOCATION:Edgewater Glen Neighborhood\, Chicago\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Edgewater Glen Association":MAILTO:egachicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230717T122557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T122557Z
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SUMMARY:Ravenswood Manor Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 67th annual Ravenswood Manor Garden Walk. Pick up your map at Ravenswood Manor Park. $5 suggested donation. Stay for our FREE LIVE CONERT 4:30-5:30 featuring Neptune’s Core at Ravenswood Manor Park!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ravenswood-manor-garden-walk/
LOCATION:Ravenswood Manor Park\, 4626 N Manor Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230725T174527Z
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SUMMARY:North Rogers Park Community Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Howard Area Community Garden will be hosting a tour of community and public gardens in the north Rogers Park neighborhood. The event is scheduled fro Saturday\, July 29th\, starting at 9:30am at Jarvis Square Pottery Garden. We will walk to Dubkin Garden\, Hello Howard\, Howard Area\, the Community Orchard in Triangle Park\, and to Anthony’s Garden at Gale School. We anticipate ending by 1pm. This is a 2-mile walk. Bicycles and cars can be accommodated. We hope many of you will join us. \nPlease see the attached poster and eventbrite link\, below\, for more details. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/rogers-park-community-gardening-tour-tickets-670325029207 \nMolly Doane\, Coordinator\nHoward Area Community Garden\nJuneway and Hermitage\, Chicago\nMail: 7648 N. Paulina St.\, Chicago\, IL 60626\nPhone: Molly: (414) 899-2204\nPhone: Scott: (773) 540-8328\nemail: howardgarden@gmail.com\nBlog: howardareacommunitygarden.blogspot.com\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HowardAreaCommunityGarden
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/north-rogers-park-community-garden-walk/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230830T150145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T150145Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Club at McKiernan Park
DESCRIPTION:Join with neighbors in the upkeep of your local park’s garden area. General gardening education will be part of this outdoor learning experience. \nWe will meet every Thursday from 11am-12pm from September 7th- October 12th at McKiernan Park. For more information\, call the park at (312) 747-2883 or sign up here: Activity detail | CPD Transaction Portal (activecommunities.com)
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/garden-club-at-mckiernan-park/
LOCATION:McKiernan Park\, 10714 S. Sawyer Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opp.,Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:communitygardens@chicagoparkdistrict.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230830T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T145841Z
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SUMMARY:Protected Culture Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Day Friday – Protected Culture\nFriday September 8\, 2023\,  4:30 – 6:30 pm\nGrowing Home Urban Farm\n5814 S Wood\, Chicago\nPlease register at  https://go.illinois.edu/protectedculture \nExtension Educator Zack Grant and Growing Home Farm Manager Ezra Lee will discuss\nHigh Tunnel Management\nVendors and Equipment\nStructures like High tunnels\, caterpillar tunnels\nPlanting Dates for Season Extension\nDIY solutions \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Joseph Bridges\, the USDA NRCS Conservationist for Cook County who will tell attendees about cost share programs available to urban farmers.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/protected-culture-field-day/
LOCATION:Growing home\, 5814 S Wood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230129T232316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T232316Z
UID:36051-1695146400-1695151800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) \n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery \n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/september-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230927T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T145317Z
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SUMMARY:September Perennial Distribution
DESCRIPTION:September Perennial Distribution Flyer 2023
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/september-perennial-distribution/
LOCATION:New Horizons Community Garden\, 401 S. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230129T232422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T180425Z
UID:36053-1697565600-1697571000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) \n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery \n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/october-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20231102T170934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T174618Z
UID:36306-1699986600-1699990200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Thinking Like a Rat Workshop (Part 1): Rats 101
DESCRIPTION:If you are concerned about rats in your community garden\, consider joining this 2-Part workshop\, “Thinking like a rat: develop a strategy to send rats packing from your garden”. Created by Lincoln Park Zoo’s Chicago Rat Project in partnership with Chicago Park District and NeighborSpace\, and supported by CCGA\, this two-part workshop will provide gardeners with the tools and knowledge to prevent\, deter\, and control rats in a community garden space.  \nPart 1 will provide information on the brown rat: Why they may be attracted to gardens\, and measures you can take to deal with rats.  \nPart 2 will be a hands-on demonstration visiting a community garden\, identifying rat signs\, and learning how to apply the strategies shared in Part 1. See the flyer for more information and to register! \nThinking Like a Rat Workshop (Part 1): Rats 101\nTuesday\, November 14 6:30pm -7:30 pm \nChicago Center For Green Technology and on Zoom\n445 North Sacramento Boulevard Chicago\, IL 60612 \nRegister by November 12 at tinyurl.com/ChiRatWorkshop1 \nThinking Like a Rat Workshop (Part 2): Garden Demo\nSaturday\, November 18 · 10 – 11:30am\nCommunity Roots Garden at Skinner Park\n1331 West Adams Street Corner of Throop St/Adams St Chicago\, IL 60607 \nRegister by November 16 at tinyurl.com/ChiRatWorkshop2 \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/thinking-like-a-rat-workshop-part-1-rats-101/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20231102T174102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T174432Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking Like a Rat Workshop (Part 2): Garden Demo
DESCRIPTION:If you are concerned about rats in your community garden\, consider joining this 2-Part workshop\, “Thinking like a rat: develop a strategy to send rats packing from your garden.” Created by Lincoln Park Zoo’s Chicago Rat Project in partnership with Chicago Park District and NeighborSpace\, and supported by CCGA\, this two-part workshop will provide gardeners with the tools and knowledge to prevent\, deter\, and control rats in a community garden space.  \nPart 1 will provide information on the brown rat: Why they may be attracted to gardens\, and measures you can take to deal with rats. \nPart 2 will be a hands-on demonstration visiting a community garden\, identifying rat signs\, and learning how to apply the strategies shared in Part 1. See the flyer for more information and to register! \nThinking Like a Rat Workshop (Part 1): Rats 101\nTuesday\, November 14 6:30pm -7:30 pm \nChicago Center For Green Technology and on Zoom\n445 North Sacramento Boulevard Chicago\, IL 60612 \nRegister by November 12 at tinyurl.com/ChiRatWorkshop1 \nThinking Like a Rat Workshop (Part 2): Garden Demo\nSaturday\, November 18 · 10 – 11:30am\nCommunity Roots Garden at Skinner Park\n1331 West Adams Street Corner of Throop St/Adams St Chicago\, IL 60607 \nRegister by November 16 at tinyurl.com/ChiRatWorkshop2 \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/thinking-like-a-rat-workshop-part-2-garden-demo/
LOCATION:Community Roots Demonstration Garden at Skinner Park\, 1331 W Adams St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230129T232533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T232533Z
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SUMMARY:November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) \n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery \n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/november-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20230129T232653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T232653Z
UID:36057-1703008800-1703014200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:December CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. \nPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCheck the CCGA website for location details and as agendas become available. In person meetings switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology: \nChicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) \n445 N. Sacramento Blvd. \nThe Hatchery \n135 N. Kedzie \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/december-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240117T145938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T150218Z
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SUMMARY:Super Seed Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 20\, 2024\nRegenstein Center \n  \n11th Annual Seed Swap  \nBurnstein Hall and Krehbiel Gallery\, 2 – 4 p.m. \n\n\nThe purpose of this program is to encourage gardeners to come together to share/swap seeds and to learn more about starting seeds\, saving seeds\, and related topics. (Participants are not required to bring seeds to share/swap. They can also just come and take some seeds home.)\nGardeners are invited to bring saved seed and leftover seed packets to share and swap with other gardeners.\nChicago Botanic Garden staff and volunteers\, as well as outside guests\, will have displays and will be available to answer questions and talk with Seed Swap attendees.\n\n\n \n\n \n\nLecture  \nAlsdorf Auditorium\, 1 p.m. \n\nSPEAKER: Jennifer Jewell  \nJewell is a gardener\, garden writer\, and gardening educator and advocate. Since 2016\, she has written and hosted the national award-winning\, weekly public radio program and podcast\, Cultivating Place\, a co-production of North State Public Radio in Chico\, California.\nPRESENTATION: What We Sow     \nFrom Jewell’s new book of the same title\, she reveals the power of seeds in our world\, “for food\, for medicine\, for utility\, for the vast interconnected web we include in the concept of biodiversity and planetary health\, for beauty\, and for culture.”\nBOOK SIGNING: Burnstein Hall\, 2 p.m.     \nFollowing her keynote presentation Jennifer Jewell will be signing copies of new latest publication\, What We Sow: On the Personal\, Ecological\, and Cultural Significance of Seeds.\n\n\n \n\nPREREGISTER NOW \n\n \n\nTour — The Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank  \nDaniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center\, 10 – 11 a.m. \n\nDid you know the Chicago Botanic Garden has a seed bank? Take a rare\, behind-the-scenes tour of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank in the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center with Dave Sollenberger\, seed bank manager\, and learn more about this crucial work. See the state-of-the-art lab—including all the unique seed prep equipment—and learn the multiple steps to seed banking from the seeds’ arrival to long-term storage.\nLimited to 12 participants.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/super-seed-saturday/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240117T130524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T130524Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Seed Swap – Annual 2024\nSunday\, January 28\, 2024 at the greenhouse. \n11:00 AM 1:00 PM \n  \nGet ready for another blooming season! \nBYO Seeds for swapping
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap/
LOCATION:Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse\, 3501 N. Kilbourn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240129T225244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T231955Z
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SUMMARY:Community Soil Science with The Soil Keepers Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The Soil Keepers is offering zoom-based lectures\, films\, and in-person field sessions in summer and fall.  In collaboration with filmmaker Drew Durepos on films that mix experimental aesthetics and pedagogical rigor. Classes meeet Feb 12 & 19th.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/introduction-to-community-soil-science-with-the-soil-keepers-virtual-monday-evenings-february-12th/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="The Soil Keepters":MAILTO:thesoilkeepers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240130T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T000048Z
UID:36429-1708167600-1708182000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap at The Plant
DESCRIPTION:Our February Intercambio will be seeds! Get ready for the gardening season with a seed swap. Come pick up some seeds you’ve been wanting to try\, drop off some you’ve been saving\, or just come by and talk plants!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/seed-swap-at-the-plant/
LOCATION:The Plant\,  1400 W. 46th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240129T232119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T232119Z
UID:36427-1708363800-1708372800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Community Soil Science with The Soil Keepers Part 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/community-soil-science-with-the-soil-keepers-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="The Soil Keepters":MAILTO:thesoilkeepers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240116T151217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T151217Z
UID:36367-1708452000-1708457400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/february-ccga-coordinating-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240129T224858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T224858Z
UID:36417-1708862400-1708873200@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:AGA Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aga-seed-swap/
LOCATION:The Beer Temple\, 3173 N. Elston Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Avondale Gardening Alliance":MAILTO:avondalegardeners@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240306T205043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T205043Z
UID:36462-1710439200-1710446400@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change & Food Security Conference
DESCRIPTION:Loyola University’s School of Environmental Sustainability is hosting their annual Climate Change Conference on March 14-15\, 2024. The conference theme is “Feeding a Changing World: Climate Change and Food Security.” \n\n\n\nConference admission is FREE! Link to registration: luc.edu/ies \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 14th: -Keynote Speaker Amanda Little\, author of “The Fate of Food\,” 6-8pm\, Damen Hall MPR (Online streaming available). \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 15th:  -3 panels (9am\, 11am\, 2pm)\, Exhibition Hall\, Poster Presentations -Panelists include: Rodger Cooley (CFPAC)\, Fred Carter (Black Oaks)\, Nyabweza “Bweza” Itaagi (Sistas in the Village)\, Mecca Bey (Sistas in the Village)\, Ruby Freeman (Greater Chicago Food Depository)\, Alex Poltorak (Urban Canopy)\, Dennis Todey (USDA Climate Hub)\, Will Glazik (Silver Tree Beer and Spirits)\, Nicole Tautges (Michael Fields Agriculture Institute)\, Elisabeth Kago Ilboudo Nébié (University of Arizona)\, Jonas Jägermeyr (Columbia Climate School) \, Paris Collingsworth (Purdue University)\, and Asher Seibert (Climate Scientist).
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/climate-change-food-security-conference/
LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago\, 6349 N. Kenmore Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240307T132741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T132741Z
UID:36483-1710579600-1710597600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeeping Class
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Beekeeping Class \nSaturday 3/16; 9am-2pm \nCost: $70 general public; $56 member/volunteers \nSpend the day with our Head Beekeeper\, Marcin Matelski\, to learn the basics of beekeeping: equipment\, bee biology and behavior\, colony management\, and hive products. This comprehensive lecture-based class is a prerequisite for joining the GPCA volunteer beekeeper program. Please note: the class does not involve a hands-on component with the hives. \nScholarships are available! Please contact Bendi at bqian@garfieldpark.org for more information. \n 
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/beginning-beekeeping-class/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory\, 300 N. Central Park Ave. \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240116T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T151338Z
UID:36369-1710871200-1710876600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:March CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/march-ccga-coordinating-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240306T213055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T213055Z
UID:36475-1711188000-1711198800@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators for Planting  Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Workshop Event Flyer 3-23-2024
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/pollinators-for-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room\,  300 N. Central Park\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240118T162126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T162126Z
UID:36410-1711285200-1711296000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:MidFex Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:http://midfex.org/2024/01/17/2024-grafting-workshop-sunday-march-24/
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/midfex-grafting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240306T201653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T201947Z
UID:36439-1711792800-1711800000@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Humboldt Park Branch Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Want to grow some plants but not sure what? Have more seeds than you need? Come to our seed swap\, where you can pick up free seeds or drop off your extras! \nWe have a variety of seeds – vegetables\, herbs\, and flowers. The Field Museum has also kindly donated native seeds\, great for butterflies and other local wildlife. \nWe will also have guests from UIC Heritage Garden on hand to answer your questions as well!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/__trashed/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Branch\, 1605 N Troy St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Public Library":MAILTO:humboldtpark@chipublib.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183250
CREATED:20240226T140708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T140708Z
UID:36442-1711800000-1711803600@chicagocommunitygardens.org
SUMMARY:Working with Native Seeds: A Seed Starting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Seeds are one of the cheapest and easiest ways to get native plants in your garden…and one of the most intimidating! Join North Branch Native’s expert horticulturists to demystify seed germination and learn techniques to grow native plants for your garden on a budget. We will talk about the function of various species that are good for bees and butterflies and that provide flowers from spring through fall. \nPlus\, each attendee with get free seeds\, soil\, growing tray and instructions will be provided to make it easy for you to get in on the native gardening fun. Let’s grow together! \nRegistration is required for this free workshop – click here to register!
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/working-with-native-seeds-a-seed-starting-workshop/
LOCATION:Humboldt Park Branch\, 1605 N Troy St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Public Library":MAILTO:humboldtpark@chipublib.org
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